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- pronunciation:
- blaek
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noun |
| definition 1: |
darkening and discoloration of the flesh around the eye, as from a bruise or blow.
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| definition 2: |
(informal) a sign or source of disgrace or disrepute.
The scandal gave his whole department a black eye.- similar words:
- stain, stigma
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